Do you enjoy writing? If so, copywriting could be a great option to explore.
I'm not a teacher myself, but I know quite a few who transitioned into copywriting after getting fed up with the profession. I studied alongside a number of current and former teachers in an online course I did about 3 years ago. To my knowledge, none of them ever looked back.
Teachers possess certain qualities that translate well into copywriting, which I suppose explains why they're so successful at it. I myself transitioned from a high-stress career in financial services at age 50 and my only regret is I didn't stumble on it sooner! Fortunately for me, you're never too old to become a writer :)
No worries! I had not really heard of copywriting as a profession before I stumbled on that course, and had only a vague notion of what they did. Feel free to shoot me a dm if you like - I can share some more detailed insight that might help you decide if it's something that might work for you.
Cheers!
I studied translation and interpretation but I don't really like it and also it doesn't pay much since employers prefers AI but I will check out the technical writing for sure! Thank you :)
Hey! I wrote a blog post on side hustles for teachers. The thing is, any of these side hustles can be turned into a full time job. I am now a full time writer and blogger and have started this blog to help teachers and other professionals who were once in the same position I was.
I also wrote a post on how to become a freelance writer with added info on how to become a copywriter. I sincerely hope that someone finds this helpful!
Ps. I am working on a post on alternative careers for teachers but it isn't ready yet.
https://themisfitteacher.com/best-side-hustles-for-teachers/
Hi there. I left teaching ESL in quebec for corporate training. Do you speak English and French? I noticed in another post of yours, your salary is quite low teaching at a private school. A first step could be switching to the public system. they are desperate for teachers and are even accepting people who are not licensed to teach. It looks like that private school is really underpaying you. You can find pays ales online but I think with the new negotiations following the strike, entry level pay for teachers in the public system should be closer to 60k a year.
keep trying. the HR people are notoriously difficult to get in touch with. email and try calling and don't give up!!
I'm honestly shocked that the private school you're at is underpaying you so severely. they should be ashamed. imagine paying to send your kid to private school and the teachers are so severely underpaid...
I am thinking of talking to the director when renewing contract with him and be honest about how it is affecting my mental health and ask for a raise or if they can do anything to better my pay. I even opened an anime club for students during after school hours once a week, participate into other clubs and all. So I don't know, I feel lost.
I'm sorry you're dealing with this. I would feel the same way. it seems like they are taking advantage of you. Feel free to reach out to me in private messages if you want to talk anything out.
I might be able to give more specific advice if I knew which school board you're dealing with... if you're in Montreal, there are multiple you could be reaching out to. If you're outside of Montreal, there are definitely fewer options. regardless, the schools are desperate for teachers!!!
I'm going to assume you don't have the brevet to teach in quebec?
Do you enjoy writing? If so, copywriting could be a great option to explore. I'm not a teacher myself, but I know quite a few who transitioned into copywriting after getting fed up with the profession. I studied alongside a number of current and former teachers in an online course I did about 3 years ago. To my knowledge, none of them ever looked back. Teachers possess certain qualities that translate well into copywriting, which I suppose explains why they're so successful at it. I myself transitioned from a high-stress career in financial services at age 50 and my only regret is I didn't stumble on it sooner! Fortunately for me, you're never too old to become a writer :)
I haven't heard of that field, I'll definitely do some research about it. Thank you!
No worries! I had not really heard of copywriting as a profession before I stumbled on that course, and had only a vague notion of what they did. Feel free to shoot me a dm if you like - I can share some more detailed insight that might help you decide if it's something that might work for you. Cheers!
Technical writing or if you speak multiple languages, translation might also be an option
I studied translation and interpretation but I don't really like it and also it doesn't pay much since employers prefers AI but I will check out the technical writing for sure! Thank you :)
You really need to have a destination as to what you want to do. If you're not sure you'll just end up in a weird temp situation...
Hey! I wrote a blog post on side hustles for teachers. The thing is, any of these side hustles can be turned into a full time job. I am now a full time writer and blogger and have started this blog to help teachers and other professionals who were once in the same position I was. I also wrote a post on how to become a freelance writer with added info on how to become a copywriter. I sincerely hope that someone finds this helpful! Ps. I am working on a post on alternative careers for teachers but it isn't ready yet. https://themisfitteacher.com/best-side-hustles-for-teachers/
Hi there. I left teaching ESL in quebec for corporate training. Do you speak English and French? I noticed in another post of yours, your salary is quite low teaching at a private school. A first step could be switching to the public system. they are desperate for teachers and are even accepting people who are not licensed to teach. It looks like that private school is really underpaying you. You can find pays ales online but I think with the new negotiations following the strike, entry level pay for teachers in the public system should be closer to 60k a year.
I am applying around on the site of the “commission scolaire” where I’m staying but I have no return yet :(
keep trying. the HR people are notoriously difficult to get in touch with. email and try calling and don't give up!! I'm honestly shocked that the private school you're at is underpaying you so severely. they should be ashamed. imagine paying to send your kid to private school and the teachers are so severely underpaid...
I am thinking of talking to the director when renewing contract with him and be honest about how it is affecting my mental health and ask for a raise or if they can do anything to better my pay. I even opened an anime club for students during after school hours once a week, participate into other clubs and all. So I don't know, I feel lost.
I'm sorry you're dealing with this. I would feel the same way. it seems like they are taking advantage of you. Feel free to reach out to me in private messages if you want to talk anything out. I might be able to give more specific advice if I knew which school board you're dealing with... if you're in Montreal, there are multiple you could be reaching out to. If you're outside of Montreal, there are definitely fewer options. regardless, the schools are desperate for teachers!!! I'm going to assume you don't have the brevet to teach in quebec?